How many points is ESSENTIAL worth in Scrabble?

ESSENTIAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESSENTIAL?

ESSENTIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ESSENTIAL

9 pts

ESSENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. ESSENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

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noun

A necessary ingredient.
A fundamental ingredient.

adjective

Necessary.
Very important; of high importance.
Necessary for survival but not synthesized by the organism, thus needing to be ingested

Synonyms: crucial, indispensable

Antonyms: accessorial, accidental, incidental, unnecessary, unneeded, adscititious, inessential, non-essential

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ESSENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The essential is noted."

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Word forms

ESSENTIALS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ESSENTIAL, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

ESSENTIAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ESSENTIAL a Scrabble word?: ESSENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does ESSENTIAL mean?: ESSENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ESSENTIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The essential is noted."
How many points is ESSENTIAL worth in Scrabble?: ESSENTIAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESSENTIAL?: ESSENTIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).